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Senior Engineer - Advanced Nanoscale Fabrication Processes

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Compensation
ry range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127 . The total compensation pack
Posted
2026-02-12T12:29:12-05:00

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/a

Requirements

Hands-on experience in a nanofab environment (Class 100/1000).

Proficiency in technologies such as Photolithography, PVD, Metrology, etching, dielectric processes, quantum technology, photonics, blade dicing, and generic metrology techniques including SEM/FIB, optical and physical profilometry, AFM.

Knowledge of chemical processes involving solvents, bases, and acids.

Attributes:

Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to project management.

Excellent communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration and information sharing.

Compensation & Benefits

$126,887

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$166,127

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at

ionq.co/jobs

Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization: Design, refine, drive improvements, and scale nanofabrication processes to ensure reproducibility, yield, and optimal performance, also when outsourced.

Project Leadership: Drive innovation and lead cross-functional teams from concept through to functional hardware, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.

Collaboration & Mentorship: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, encompassing physicists, scientists, and engineers, while providing training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tool usage to junior engineers.

Documentation & Quality: Create and maintain detailed SOPs, ensuring robust process control and adherence to high standards of quality and safety throughout all fabrication activities.

Technical Consultation: Offer design-for-fabrication guidance and serve as the key technical expert on specific processes or equipment, facilitating effective communication between teams.